MELBOURNE: Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open (AO) was "bittersweet" but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time.

The Japanese star, who has won four Grand Slams, including two in Melbourne, stepped away from tennis in September 2022, citing mental health concerns.

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